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Sam Fazio: Let's Go

By Geannine Reid
July 29, 2020
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Vocalist

Sam Fazio

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Sam Fazio has been honing his craft in Chicago for numerous years, with residences at leading hotels including a six-year run at the Drake. Fazio is no stranger to festivals either, with appearances at the Chicago Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago.

On his 2020 outing, Fazio teams with guitarist

Tuck Andress

guitar, electric
b.1952

" data-original-title="" title="">Tuck Andress and vocalist

Patti Cathcart

vocals
b.1950

" data-original-title="" title="">Patti Cathcart, who produced the album and play on some tracks. Together the team have created a lighthearted album ranging from classic standards to popular tunes and a sprinkling of originals by Cathcart and Andress.

"Pure Imagination" begins the album, with

Chris White

drums
b.1936

" data-original-title="" title="">Chris White on piano and

Michael Peloquin

harmonica

" data-original-title="" title="">Michael Peloquin on harmonica giving the tune an easy-going cadence. Fazio caresses each note with ardor. The title track is a collaboration by Fazio and guitarist

Tim Fitzgerald

guitar

" data-original-title="" title="">Tim Fitzgerald, Cathcart and Andress. Once again, Fazio is on point.

"Reverie," an original crafted by Cathcart and Andress, is delivered cabaret style. Who can resist

Tom Waits

piano and vocals
b.1949

" data-original-title="" title="">Tom Waits' writing? "Downtown Train" is given a bluesy Americana feel. Fitzgerald presents a jangling guitar accompaniment, while Peloquin colorizes with feel-good flourishes. Another gem is "Superstar," written by

Bonnie Bramlett

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Bonnie Bramlett and

Leon Russell

piano
b.1942

" data-original-title="" title="">Leon Russell, but in the usual fashion husband Delaney Bramlett was given co-writing credits. The tune was made famous by the Carpenters in 1971. Fazio takes the melody in a direction that is less sunny.

Fazio falls into the pop-jazz category. His best asset is his warm and inviting vocal quality. A diehard bopster may not find much to nibble on here, but fans of adult standards will find him a delight.

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Track Listing

Pure Imagination; Let��s Go; Reverie; S��Wonderful; Downtown Train; My Baby Just Cares For Me; Superstar; Eleanor Rigby; Teach Me Tonight; Do You Want to Dance?; Share My Life.

Personnel

Sam Fazio

vocals

Tuck Andress

guitar, electric

Patti Cathcart

vocals

Chris White

drums

Michael Peloquin

harmonica

Tim Fitzgerald

guitar

Leon Joyce, Jr.

drums

James Henry

percussion

Denise Young

vocals

Ron Belcher

bass

Album information

Title: Let's Go | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Self Produced

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